MATH 1020

Business Calculus I

Course Information and Policies
This is an example of MATH 1020/1021 syllabus for Mrs. Simms' sections:   Mrs. Simms' MATH 1020/1021
Please be sure to get the syllabus for your section with your instructor's information from Canvas. 

Required materials are listed in the course policies document above.  

 

Daily Course Schedule

SMSS MATH 1020/1021 Course Calendar  - This document applies to all sections of MATH 1020/1021.  It can also be found within your section syllabus in Canvas.

The Course Calendar outlines the topics covered in the course, includes due dates for Edfinity online HW, and shows testing dates and holidays. 

Course Learning Objectives

Course Learning Objectives can be found in the  MATH 1020/1021 Course Syllabus (see example above).

Also curriculum specific section objectives are presented in each section of the Modern Business Calculus I lecture guide.

Exam Information

Tests in MATH 1020 Fall 2025 will use Edfinity through Canvas.  Lockdown Browser is required for all students.  In person proctoring is expected  but Respondue Monitor video proctoring may be possible with permission from Mrs. Simms, the course coordinator.

 All students will practice Lockdown Browser/Respondue Monitor during the sample Testing Session/Calculator Quiz on Wednesday September 3, 2025 with 5:30 pm start.  Instructions file here but also see details in announcement in Canvas.  It is important for all students to read and follow this file in detail for the Sample Testing Session/Calculator Quiz.  If you end up needing to use remote video proctoring (only with permission from Mrs. Simms) for a regular test, it is important to review the testing instructions file again before testing.

Regular tests are at 5:30 pm Wednesdays

Test 1 September 17, 2025

Test 2 October 22, 2025

Test 3 November 19, 2025

Final Exam December 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Previous Exams

This is an example/sample of what a "test on paper" used to look like. Please realize that the test format used now in Edfinity is significantly different but the curriculum topics are essentially the same.  Which textbook sections are covered in each unit can change from semester to semester - be sure to learn the course curriculum thoroughly and check this semester's course calendar to know which sections are covered in each unit. 

Study by reading and working problems from the Lecture Guide, your Learning Actiivites, Edfinity online HW, and the review documents. Be sure to use all resources available for your review and ask questions of your instructor, your PAL leaders, ASC tutors, and your fellow students as you prepare for each test.

Homework Platform
Effective Summer II 2024, MATH 1020 will use Edfiity for online HW.  More information can be found in Math 1020/1021 Syllabus.
Additional Resources

I. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS regarding Required Course Materials

Q:   I have a TI-89/TI-92/TI-Nspire calculator.  Can I use it for this course?
         A:   No. Math 1020 requires a TI-84 Plus (or SE or CSE or CE) or TI-83 Plus calculator.
                 No exceptions will be made.
 
 
II. Clemson's Academic Success Center
Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) sessions available as a complement to the course lectures. You PAL leader has taken Math 1020 in the past and can share tips and tricks for success. The PAL leader will also be working closely with your instructor to ensure you are equipped with the right tools to support your learning. Sessions are a great way to stay current with course content and learn from other students. You can take advantage of this valuable resource by watching for emails and announcements from your PAL leader. If your schedule does not allow you to attend those sessions, you can find additional PAL sessions by visiting the ASC website (https://www.clemson.edu/asc/) and clicking on the orange "Visit PAL Website" button on the right.
 
This course is supported by the Academic Success Center tutoring program. The ASC tutors have completed and done well in Math 1020, and they understand the concepts well enough to help you work through questions you may have. The ASC tutoring program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association, which means that our tutors are trained to share learning and study strategies during the tutorial sessions. While tutors will not complete/correct homework for you or help you on take-home tests or quizzes, they will help you understand and reinforce concepts that you are learning in your classes. For more information, visit https://www.clemson.edu/asc/cources/tutoring/index.html.
 

Course Coordinator: Donna M. Simms, dsimms@clemson.edu

Last Updated: 8/15/25 Comments to: dsimms@clemson.edu